An Introduction to Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st Century- A Macat Economics Analysis

Macat , 2015
Level: beginner
Perspectives: Marxian Political Economy, Neoclassical Economics
Topic: Inequality & Class
Format: Explainer Video
Duration: 00:03:27
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpGG3_pBHUc

Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st century is presented and the central argument that capital returns have historically exceeded growth rates, thus exacerbating inequality is illustrated.

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Tags: capital return | growth rate | inequality | Kuznet curve | wealth
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